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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 24, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
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Expressed concern over transparency and public information request costs regarding data center economic development negotiations.
Commissioners Court - Sep 29, 2026 · 30:34 →Expressed concern about non-local businesses being hired to design and build the new courthouse.
Commissioners' Court (Regular) - Aug 25, 2026 · 0:00 →Spoke in opposition to AI data centers.
Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 24, 2026 · 0:00 →Spoke strongly against the construction and operation of data centers in Ector County.
Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 24, 2026 · 0:00 →Asked the court what regulatory tools the county has available regarding data centers.
Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 24, 2026 · 0:00 →Presented parking garage design milestones, cost performance metrics, and scheduled future construction document phases.
Commissioners Court - Feb 24, 2026 · 44:00 →News & external sources (10)
Skillpoint Alliance invites community to learn about its growing impact in the Permian Basin
MIDLAND Skillpoint Alliance invites members of the media, community leaders, employers and the public to attend a special community engagement event on Tuesday, October 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Midland College Technology Center Annex Room 108, locate...
Rancher urges community action against rapid developments
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Right outside the city limits of Midland lives Roland Garcia. Garcia has been on the outskirts on a small family ranch and has even opened a small business, Real Country Living RV, a spot for oil field workers to call home...
American Momentum Bank launches Energy Finance Division
COLLEGE STATION American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its strategic commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing experience financing energy-related business...
Foundation for Better Business selected as Texas WBC Lead Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has selected the Foundation for Better Business (FBB) to serve as the Texas State Lead Center for its Women’s Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative. The Foundation will develop a statewide hub sup...
A 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine will become Texas’ next state park
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune A 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine in Henderson County is on its way to becoming Texas’ next state park. But it will be years before visitors can pitch a tent or launch a kayak there. The Texas Parks and Wildl...
Pipe welding program preps TSTC students for high-demand careers
BROWNWOOD For eight students at Texas State Technical College’s Brownwood campus, earning a certificate in welding was only the first step. They are already back in the lab adding a second credential to their resumes: a certificate in pipe welding. T...
KFC opens a Texas restaurant to test ideas for reclaiming its fried chicken crown
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer KFC has been taking a licking from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane’s, but the global fast-food chain has a plan to return to the top of the U.S. pecking order. The Kentucky-born brand opened a new restauran...
SRSU receives nearly $3 million grant to expand workforce readiness, capacity
Sul Ross State University received almost $3 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor through the SRSU RISE Strengthening Institutions Program, a five-year initiative designed to expand workforce readiness, educational opportunity a...
Stanton breaks ground on new plaza to boost local economy
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The town of Stanton was excited to come together as a community and break ground on the newest addition to their local economy. A new plaza broke ground on September 16th, and members of the community could not have been ...
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity. Developmen...